Study Abroad
Lindenwood University recognizes the value that studying abroad brings to a student’s education and encourages students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. The student has the following study abroad options:
- Faculty-led courses for short-term study abroad, such as courses offered during Spring Break or the summer sessions.
- One of the established Lindenwood semester abroad programs.
- An established program supervised by another American college or university, with academic credits being transferred back to Lindenwood.
- Independent study (either under the direction of a member of the Lindenwood faculty or by a host institution) that has been recognized by the sponsoring member of the Lindenwood faculty. A student who embarks on such study must send his or her transcript through World Education Services (WES) for evaluation before the credits can be accepted by Lindenwood.
To be eligible for a study abroad program, the student must
- Be in good academic, social, and financial standing with Lindenwood University, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Either have facility in the spoken language of the country to which the student is going or be planning to study the language as a part of the approved study abroad coursework, if required for the program.
- Meet course- or program-specific prerequisites.
All responsibility for travel, finances, application for admission to a foreign institution (where applicable), and any other necessary arrangements rests with the student. For some programs, a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad is considered enrollment at the home institution for the purposes of applying for assistance under the Title IV programs. Students should consult the director of financial aid for additional information. Any student planning to take a course from any institution other than Lindenwood should complete a Prior Approval form before leaving. This will guarantee that the credit will be accepted by Lindenwood.
Any study abroad coursework must be approved by the department at Lindenwood that will recommend credit. The academic advisor will help the student make appropriate course choices. Final approval of the program and the credit to be granted after completion of the study abroad period rests with the dean of academic services, who acts on the recommendation of the director of the program. Questions about student study abroad opportunities may be directed to the director of study abroad.
Note: In order to enroll in study abroad programs, participants must be degree-seeking students at Lindenwood University. Specific programs may have additional requirements. Deadlines for application vary according to the program, and it is the responsibility of the student to be aware of those deadlines.